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Compare train and bus for Apolda to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Apolda to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $83, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$128 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Apolda to Cologne:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Apolda to Cologne costing on average $128 (€105).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
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How to get from Apolda to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Apolda to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:45 PM6h10Apolda6:55 PMCologne$301One-way0 transfers
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- 12:45 PM6h10Apolda6:55 PMCologne$301One-way0 transfers
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- 12:45 PM6h10Apolda6:55 PMCologne$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Apolda to Cologne:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Apolda to Cologne costing on average $128 (€105).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 13m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Apolda and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Apolda station and arrive in Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Personenverkehrsgesellschaft mbH Weimarer Land to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Cologne by train.
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